MAUDE Adverse Event Report: VOLCANO CORPORATION PIONEER PLUS CATHETER; CATHETER FOR CROSSING TOTAL OCCLUSIONS

Model Number	PPLUS120
Medical Device Problem Code	Entrapment of Device (1212)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/11/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This complaint was reviewed and investigated according to the manufacturer¿s policy.Blocks a2-a6: not available from facility.Blocks b6 & b7: not available from facility.Block c: not applicable for this device.Block d4: serial # not applicable for this device.Blocks d6 & d7: not applicable for this device.Blocks h3 & h6: the pioneer plus catheter was discarded, thus no product investigation was performed.Blocks h7, h9 & h10: do not apply to this submission.Submission of this report does not, in itself, represent a conclusion by the manufacturer and/or authorized representative or the national competent authority that the content of this report is complete or accurate, that the medical device(s) listed failed in any manner and/or that the medical device(s) caused or contributed to an alleged death or deterioration in the state of the health of any person.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a pioneer plus catheter was used for a peripheral procedure in severely calcified sfa.During use, the catheter was defective due to the ultrasound not working.Upon removal, the catheter became tangled/kinked, and the guidewire tore through part of the catheter; therefore, removed together.At this point, the physician decided it was better to discontinue the procedure and bring the patient back at a later date.No patient injury reported.This product problem is being submitted because the pioneer plus catheter and guidewire were removed as a system, and for delay of procedure.There is potential for harm if it were to recur.

• Brand Name: PIONEER PLUS CATHETER
• Common Device Name: CATHETER FOR CROSSING TOTAL OCCLUSIONS
• Manufacturer (Section D): VOLCANO CORPORATION; 3721 valley centre drive #500; san diego CA 92130
• Manufacturer (Section G): VOLCANO CORPORATION; 3721 valley centre drive #500; san diego CA 92130
• Manufacturer Contact: danielle bullock ; 3721 valley centre drive #500; san diego, CA 92130 ; 858720-4125
• MDR Report Key: 24811457
• Report Number: 3008363989-2026-00060
• Device Sequence Number: 5940146
• Product Code: PDU
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00845225003425
• UDI-Public: (01)00845225003425(11)250226(17)270226(10)5847457
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K162418
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 04/07/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: PPLUS120
• Device Catalogue Number: PPLUS120
• Device Lot Number: 5847457
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/18/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/07/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/26/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: ASAHI: 0.014 MONGO GUIDEWIRE; PHILIPS VOLCANO: INTRASIGHT SYSTEM; TERUMO: DESTINATION INTRODUCER SHEATH, SIZE UNK
• Patient Sex: Unknown